Witnesses Sought to Assault, Church Street, Hartlepool

Police are appealing for information following an assault in Hartlepool, at around 2.20am on Saturday 9th February.

The assault happened outside Idols Bar on Church Street and continued onto Station Approach.

The incident allegedly involved a number of men and a 22-year-old man suffered head and facial injuries. He was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with further information is asked to contact PC Andrea Charlton of Hartlepool Police on the non-emergency 101 number or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.